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AY53 JWL

2004 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,140 mi
Last recorded87,140 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Getz52,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 JWL
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 87,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 82,698 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 78,380 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 74,381 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 74,359 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 72,977 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 72,726 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 72,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 71,999 miles

Front subframe and all attached parts corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 71,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 71,150 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 70,715 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 70,122 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 69,660 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 69,228 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,668 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 24 Jan 2011 68,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 67,741 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2009 67,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 67,183 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 58,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 45,269 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Getz?

Based on 1,126,487 MOT tests across 65,664 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,628
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
65,664
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,049
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27,335
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24,069
Registration plate lamp not working 19,068
position lamp(s) not working 15,938
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AY53 JWL is a 2004 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Getz models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 52,828 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Getz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,049 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 JWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Getz typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Hyundai Getz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY53 JWL is a 2004 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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